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The Biggest Social Media Moments of 2023

Social Media Strategies Summit

It’s fair to say 2023 has been a busy year in the social media world. Cockroach Slays at Met Gala Many major social media moments are entirely predictable. Sadly, it also proved to be one of the shortest-lived social media moments of 2023: It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on.

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9 E-commerce Social Media Marketing Tips for 2024

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of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. So, whether you want to up your e-commerce social media game or ensure you’re getting the basics right, here are the tips and best practices you must follow in 2024 and onwards.

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How to Strategically Use Social Media Trends to Boost Your Brand

Ignite Social Media

Social media moves fast. As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. Will joining this conversation help us achieve our current social media goals ? Highlight reels: Montages of product/brand shots set to upbeat music.

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10 Examples of Brands Hopping on Social Media Trends (That Worked)

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But for every high-profile failure, there are countless instances where brands got it exactly right when hopping on social media trends. This article will focus on the second camp, sharing 10 of our favorite examples of brands that used trending subjects to generate social engagement.

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Social Media Copyright and Fair Use Rules to Know

Ignite Social Media

It’s so easy to grab music, sounds or images on social media and reuse them. As you use social media platforms to build your brand, you shouldn’t overlook the legal consequences that might arise. Fair Use in the Social Media Age. Photo by Giammarco on Unsplash. TikTok even encourages it.

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4 Content Ideas for Social Media Posts to Spice up Your Channels

Ignite Social Media

Looking for some inspiring content ideas for social media to help liven up your brand channels? We know first-hand how difficult it can be to create social-first content that checks all the boxes. Capitalize on Memes. Social media memes have always been fun and have evolved greatly over time.

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Best-in-Class Tactics for Social Media Engagement

Ignite Social Media

Below, we break down our favorite tactics and content types you can incorporate into your editorial planning to entice audiences to engage with your brand on social media. This technique allows the audience to easily “choose” multiple products you offer to put together their perfect combination for fun.

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